159 Bells Line Of Road, North Richmond

On behalf of Rural Press, Cutcliffe Properties is pleased to present the former Fairfax facility to the market for sale via an Expressions of Interest campaign. This substantial 10.58ha (26 acres) and highly versatile asset represents a rare opportunity for land bankers, developers, investors and owner-occupiers to secure a prominent site with significant potential. There is also the opportunity to purchase the neighbouring property 219 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond in one line.

This is an opportunity to establish headquarters or a satellite office within a prime North-Western Sydney location. Set across a substantial elevated landholding in the heart of the Hawkesbury region, this iconic corporate estate presents a rare opportunity to secure one of North Richmond's most significant commercial properties. Formerly occupied by Fairfax Rural Press and purpose-built as the international headquarters for The Land newspaper operations, the estate combines rich corporate history with exceptional future potential.

Strategically positioned overlooking the Redbank Estate and within close proximity to the proposed new North Richmond Bridge project, the property is ideally suited for infrastructure groups, government contractors, logistics operators, project headquarters, education/training facilities, corporate retreat users, or large-scale business occupiers seeking scale, flexibility, and accessibility.

In excess of 600m frontage on Bells Line of Road, the estate offers expansive grounds, panoramic mountain views, secure gated access, fully fenced with cyclone fencing, generous parking provisions, and outstanding adaptability for a range of commercial and industrial uses. The property is also connected to town water and mains sewer.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
The main administration facility was originally commissioned by Rural Press under managing director John Parker and opened in 1985. Designed as a prestigious single-level colonial-style headquarters. Purpose-built to accommodate executive operations and publishing staff, the building now provides highly adaptable workspace solutions suitable for modern occupiers.

Key features include:
• Approx. 3,578 sqm of expansive flexible workspace offerings, delivering an impressive scale suited to substantial industrial and commercial operations
• Open plan layout with cabled workstations
• Exquisite mahogany lined boardroom and adjacent dining room
• Excellent natural light penetration throughout
• Multiple meeting rooms and breakout configurations
• Extensive indoor and outdoor breakout areas
• Numerous outdoor courtyard spaces
• Quality plug-and-play office solutions
• Various full kitchen facilities and multiple amenities
• Swimming pool and recreational facilities
• Elevated setting with tranquil mountain outlooks
• Caretaker's cottage
• Cyclone fencing and secure gated entry
• Extensive onsite parking with approximately 180 car spaces and potential to expand
• Suitable for office users, project headquarters, education/training facilities, or infrastructure teams
• Opportunity for onsite land storage
• Direct Optus & Telstra fibre cable to server rooms
• Kohler DEC 4000 generator

FACTORY / INDUSTRIAL COMPONENT
Complementing the corporate headquarters is the substantial former printing and operational facility, originally developed to support Rural Press' major printing operations and later expanded to accommodate growing production requirements.

This component of the estate provides exceptional flexibility for warehousing, storage, operational support, project staging, industrial services, or infrastructure-related uses.

Features include:
• Approx. 9,302 sqm of impressive large-scale standalone industrial complex space, featuring expansive shed and facility areas
• Significant power capacity
• Annual income of $450,000 pa. ex GST for the Factory/Industrial Component - Lease term to 30 April, 2030
• Multiple access and loading points
• Secure hardstand and storage capability
• Excellent vehicle accessibility
• Flexible internal layouts suitable for operational users
• Substantial onsite parking and circulation areas
• Ideal for infrastructure project staging or contractor operations

ADDITIONAL RESIDENCES
Further enhancing the offering there is an additional house located onsite, providing excellent accommodation opportunities for caretakers, management staff, visiting contractors, or supplementary office uses. The property can also be purchased in conjunction with the neighbouring property 'Hillcrest' at 219 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond. Please see below link to view the listing 219 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond:
https://cutcliffe.com.au/1121/219-bells-line-of-road-north-richmond

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
• Bus stop positioned directly at the site entrance
• Approx. 5 minutes* to Richmond Town Centre
• Approx. 25 minutes* to Penrith CBD
• Approx. 30 minutes* to Rouse Hill
• Direct access to the rapidly expanding North West Growth Corridor
• Strategic proximity to major infrastructure development projects throughout the Hawkesbury region

An opportunity also exists to acquire the neighbouring "Hillcrest" property comprising approximately 19.6 hectares, providing further expansion or long-term development upside.

This is a truly unique opportunity to secure a landmark corporate and industrial estate with scale, history and security in one of North-Western Sydney's fastest evolving strategic corridors.

The Expressions of Interest has been extended to Friday, 19th June 2026 at 3.00pm.

Contact Paul Cutcliffe or Lisa Harris for more information or to arrange a private inspection.